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I've studied Tae Kwon Do for about 2 years now. I took a couple years off to persue other interest but I would like to start studying again; however I'm concerned w/ an injury I recieved as a soccer player several years ago hink it's called chondromalacia. Basically it has to do with damage to the cartilage in the knee. I wanted to hear some opinions if the kicking of tae kwon do would make the injuries even worse. If so I was thinking of takeing up a style like Wing Chun or hung gar since it has few kicks. Any info would help, thanx again.
Rep to Chapel for the amazingly simple (and very correct) advice. Particularly in the case of orthopedic injuries like this, pain is your best indicator.
One thing you do want to be careful of is causing injury by avoiding pain.
Example: People who have an injured ankle walk funny to avoid causing pain to that ankle. In the short term, this is a good thing. However, if it continues, the shift in body mechanics can cause knee, hip, and back problems on the other side of the body. These secondary problems can become much worse than the original injury.
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Rep to Chapel for the amazingly simple (and very correct) advice. Particularly in the case of orthopedic injuries like this, pain is your best indicator.
One thing you do want to be careful of is causing injury by avoiding pain.
Example: People who have an injured ankle walk funny to avoid causing pain to that ankle. In the short term, this is a good thing. However, if it continues, the shift in body mechanics can cause knee, hip, and back problems on the other side of the body. These secondary problems can become much worse than the original injury.
very true!! my back, hip and knee are really messed up right now!
if this problem became chronic, you should avoid every exercise that stresses the knee, that includes jumps, rotation and some stretches, so, I think that makes TKD unsafe for you, and most of MA too, you should see a doctor before starting MA again.
the worst thing you can do is rush back into training when your injuried and its good that you realized that and came and asked but your better off asking your Gp or going to the hospital to ask
We have a lady in our school that has major issues with her ankle. She does what she can and all the instructors are very understanding about that.
I think you would find that in every school you checked out so I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect of your injury. As far as the physical concerns ... pain is the best indicator.
I dislocated my knee in August and was able to return to full training on November 5. I listened to my doctor and my knee is back to 100% (esp. after getting help in rehab with the knee). I'm now preparing for belt testing on Dec. 17. Listen to what your doctor says and follow his/her advice. They know what they are talking about when it comes to injuries.
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